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Online Permits

Online Building, Plumbing and Mechanical permits for licensed contractors on 1 and 2 family dwelling unit properties. Online Street Use permits are available on all properties. Contractors can apply, pay and receive several simple (no plan or site review required permits using the web).

Due to technical difficulties, the updated Minneapolis Online Permitting system will not be available until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience. Permit applications can still be faxed to the service center at 612-370-1416. Thank you.

The City of Minneapolis is upgrading its online permitting system on Monday, November 14, 2016. The current online system will no longer be available starting midnight Tuesday, November 8, 2016. The new system will be available on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 9:00am. If you need a permit in the interim, please visit our Minneapolis Development Review Customer Service Center in person at 250 S. 4th Street, Room 300, Minneapolis, MN 55415.

Permits may also be purchased by fax at 612-370-1416 or in person at the Development Services Customer Service Center located at the Public Service Center, 250 S 4th Street, Room 300.

If you have questions and are located within Minneapolis call 3-1-1, if you are outside of the City, call 612-673-3000.

How do I get a User Account?

Due to technical difficulties, the updated Minneapolis Online Permitting system will not be available until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience. Permit applications can still be faxed to the service center at 612-370-1416. Thank you.

What permits are available?

Three types of simple permit (no plan or site review required) and associated scopes of work are available Online:

a. Remove existing system and install new (boiler or forced air system)b. Install a new system to serve an existing non-conditioned space

How do I pay?

You will be able to make credit card payments online (The City will dispose of all paper credit card payment forms previously being kept on file using Payment Card Industry Standards). All major credit cards accepted. You must be able to supply the cardholder name, address, card number, expiration date, CVV code, and a valid email address or your permit cannot be processed. Your permit will be issued immediately after the payment has been confirmed and you will receive a confirmation by email. Please make sure your email address is entered correctly. All credit card information is secured using VerigSign® SSL encryption.

What computer set-up do I need?

The following computer capabilities are required:

Access to the Internet

A valid e-mail address

A Web Browser: Internet Explorer Version 9 or later, Firefox Version 24 or later, Safari or Google Chrome